Swollen upper side of mouth

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

Hi, Can anyone tell me what is this? I just saw it today while examining my mouth and was concerned about it.

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Dr. Sandeep Arora

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 14 yrs exp Delhi

This is your parotid duct opening.. Do you have pain on left side of face ?any swelling over left side of face and over parotid region? What about fever?

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Drink plenty of fluids

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Hello This is the opening of left Parotid duct (A salivary gland) Its present on both sides

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In case of pain or discomfort can do : gargling after meals Adequate hydration

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Dr. Dushyant Khedikar

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 24 yrs exp Pune

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Hi, As opined earlier, it's the opening of parotid duct. It's there in everyone. If there is no pain or pus discharge from it don't worry at all. However if above symptoms are there pl consult.

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